Navigating global sourcing uncertainty in 2025

FROM a global supply chain perspective, the biggest uncertainty retailers and brands face in 2025 is the impact of tariffs. While the full outcome of new tariff policies remains unclear, organisations are bracing for potential cost disruptions by increasing their agility and refining supply chain models.

Many are already making significant adjustments – a recent survey of 579 retail, consumer packaged goods and wholesale professionals across multiple countries found that as tariffs loom, 60 per cent of companies are overhauling their supply chains. Most companies are investing in diversification, automation, and supply chain resilience in response to complex global trade relations.

TradeBeyond’s latest Retail Sourcing Report takes a deeper look at the strategies leading brands and retailers are using to navigate this year of volatility.